Is this sentence appropriate (death by dangerous driving)
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/20/pension...
He did not swerve, he did not brake and he did not stop. He was only brought to a stop by a quick-thinking motorist who pulled into his path.
stated in his consultation 'he needed to continue to drive' even though his optometrist explained his eyesight was not good enough
optometrist said he was 'stubborn and would continue to drive'.
Appears to me that 4 years (will serve what?) is a massive kick in the teeth to the dead girls parents. Wasn't even wearing his glasses at the time.
His age doesn't matter to me, a
is a no matter what age. Could the pathetic sentence be appealed? I am not laying blame at the ophthalmologist, but if it was so obvious he was not fit to drive then shouldn't there be an appropriate procedure to take away the entitlement to drive? Even if only temporarily?
He he rots.
He did not swerve, he did not brake and he did not stop. He was only brought to a stop by a quick-thinking motorist who pulled into his path.
stated in his consultation 'he needed to continue to drive' even though his optometrist explained his eyesight was not good enough
optometrist said he was 'stubborn and would continue to drive'.
Appears to me that 4 years (will serve what?) is a massive kick in the teeth to the dead girls parents. Wasn't even wearing his glasses at the time.
His age doesn't matter to me, a
is a no matter what age. Could the pathetic sentence be appealed? I am not laying blame at the ophthalmologist, but if it was so obvious he was not fit to drive then shouldn't there be an appropriate procedure to take away the entitlement to drive? Even if only temporarily? He he rots.
Not that it makes any difference but, if it was a case of a doddering confused old pensioner who accidentally put a foot on the wrong pedal then so be it, a tragic accident that shouldn't have happened, but in this instance it's the exact opposite, he seems to be a nasty horrible arrogant waste of space who placed his own self-importance above the lives others, 4 years is an insult. I see it as no different to him shooting or stabbing the victim to death.
It would be a nice thought that he would have to take responsibility for his actions to have a hope of being released but not going to happen. Should be charged with murder, was told not to but still got behind the wheel.
It would be a nice thought that he would have to take responsibility for his actions to have a hope of being released but not going to happen. Should be charged with murder, was told not to but still got behind the wheel.
agtlaw said:
If you feel that strongly then you (or anyone) can potentially do something about it
I never knew any of the above. Thank you for posting the links. I just don't think 4 years is proportionate. A child taken, a set of parents who I'll bet don't feel like parents and many other family members affected. Time isn't a healer and it won't get any easier for them. 4 years is a joke, not much of a deterrent either is it. Not one for doing such things but I'll make use of the links cheers. Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff